The U.S. State Department has condemned the recent wave of religious violence in Bangladesh and called on the government to take measures to protect minority communities.
The Department also described the recent killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker, as "horrific".
"The United States supports religious freedom and freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association," a State Department spokesperson was quoted as saying by IANS news agency.
"The United States unequivocally condemns religious violence in all its forms, and we welcome measures the Bangladeshi interim government is taking to ensure the safety and security of all communities in Bangladesh," he added.
The spokesperson's response comes amid growing concerns among the US lawmakers over the reports of a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh.
Terming the killing of Das as "horrific", Congressman Ro Khanna recently took to X, calling for strong condemnation of such incidents.
"We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry," he said.
The fresh wave of protests and violence erupted in Bangladesh after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The Inqilab Mancha spokesperson died at a Singapore hospital on December 18, days after he was shot in the head.
The country has witnessed a spate of attacks on minority communities, with two Hindu men, Amrit Mondal and Dipu Chandra Das, being lynched.
India expressed grave concern on Friday about the "unremitting hostilities" against minorities in Bangladesh, demanding punishment for those involved in the lynching of the Hindu youths.
